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Illuminating the Outdoors: Best Practices for Landscape Lighting by simpleHome

Landscape Lighting Lighting for your backyard oasis

Landscape lighting serves as the silent orchestrator of outdoor ambiance, seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetics. As the sun sets, it transforms ordinary spaces into enchanting realms, guiding footsteps, highlighting architectural wonders, and accentuating the beauty of nature. In this guide, we delve into the art and science of landscape lighting, exploring best practices and innovative techniques to elevate your outdoor experience. 

Lighting Control: One of the hallmarks of an exceptional outdoor lighting system is intuitive control. With simpleHome, you have the power to orchestrate the perfect ambiance with just a tap of your finger. Whether you desire a soft, romantic glow or vibrant illumination for outdoor gatherings, our lighting control solutions offer unparalleled flexibility and ease of use. Lighting can also be programmed based on the astronomical clock, ensuring your home is never left in darkness. 

Lighting Design: A harmonious marriage between landscape design and lighting is essential for creating captivating outdoor spaces. At simpleHome, we understand the intricate interplay between form and function. Our team collaborates closely with architects and designers to seamlessly integrate lighting solutions into the fabric of your outdoor environment. From accentuating architectural features to illuminating lush greenery, every aspect of your landscape is meticulously curated to evoke a sense of wonder and enchantment. 

Thoughtful Placement: Gone are the days of harsh glare and blinding lights. Outdoor illumination is a symphony of subtlety and sophistication. Strategic placement of fixtures ensures that every corner of your outdoor oasis is bathed in gentle, inviting light. From gracefully uplit trees to softly illuminated pathways, our lighting solutions combined with the artistry of your landscape architect transform your yard into a captivating nocturnal paradise. 

Types of Landscape Lighting: All these types are available in marine grade, ensuring durability and longevity, especially for coastal homes. 

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AVD Wins 2016 PRISM Award

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Recognized for Residential Construction Industry Excellence

Audio Video Design was recognized for professional excellence with a coveted Gold PRISM Award on October 6th, 2016.

Hosted by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), the PRISM Awards recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of builders, developers, project owners, architects, land planners, marketing/advertising firms, interior designers, remodelers, and home technology contractors in the home building industry.

Audio Video Design won a GOLD PRISM in the category Best Use of Smart Home Technology and was recognized as a trailblazer in their field. This year’s PRISM Awards Gala presented awards in nearly 80 different categories to honor the accomplishments of those who influence the building and design industry in Greater Boston.

“We are delighted to have received a Gold PRISM Award from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston. In this business it is always a team that earns the honors. No one person can do this by himself. I thank my team here at Audio Video Design for their conscientious attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction,” said Audio Video Design President Brad Smith. “We are grateful to interior designer Vani Sayeed, our industry partner, for introducing us to the client. We enjoyed working with them to bring their smart home to life and enhance the way they live in their home.”

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AVD Honored with 2016 BRICC Award

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Audio Video Design was recognized for professional excellence with a Silver BRICC Award by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association on Cape Cod. A fully integrated and automated house in Chatham earned the award for Excellence in Smart Home Technology.

The BRICC Awards recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of builders, architects, designers, sales and marketing professionals, subcontractors and home technology contractors in the home building industry on Cape Cod.

“We are delighted to have received this BRICC Award from the Home Builders and Remodelers Association on Cape Cod. In this business it is always a team that earns the honors. No one person can do this by himself. I thank my team here at Audio Video Design for their conscientious attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction,” said AVD President Brad Smith.

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Extraordinary Sounds & Spirits Event

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What’s a better combination than music and wine? Join Audio Video Design for our inaugural Boston Design Week event at M. Steinert & Sons at the Natick Mall on April 7, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. and find out! Play with the amazing Steinway Spirio™ piano and listen to the Steinway Lyngdorf S-Series Sound System. Sip a fine selection of wines, nibble delicious hors d’oeuvres and mingle with music lovers, design aficionados, wine connoisseurs and design industry professionals. Thank you to our media sponsor Boston Design Guide, a trusted and comprehensive resource guide featuring the “best of the best” in the home design industry.

The knowledgable staff from Audio Video Design and M. Steinert & Sons will be on hand to demonstrate the Spirio™ and the S-Series speakers. Learn about room correction and how the shape and dynamics of a space play a large part in what you actually hear in terms of echoes, reflections and absorption of sound.

We’ll also be giving away door prizes, including a set of speakers valued at more than $500.

Registration is required to attend through Eventbrite.

M. Steinert & Sons is located on the second floor of the Natick Mall near Neiman Marcus. 1245 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760.

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Homeowners Build with Confidence Workshop

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Join Audio Video Design at Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center on March 8th for a Homeowners’ Workshop and Panel Discussion: Build with Confidence.

From permitting to landscaping, Roomscapes hosts a comprehensive one-night free workshop and panel with the pros to help homeowners navigate the building or renovation process with success from beginning to end. Attendees will learn how to avoid costly mistakes and gain tips and inspiration from an expert panel, moderated by Melanie Perillo, publisher of Boston Design Guide. Questions from homeowners are encouraged.

Topics include:

  • zoning and permitting
  • the importance of the right architect, construction and interior design team
  • creating outdoor living spaces that maximize your property,
  • how to get a magazine-style look in your own home
  • smart home and AV technologies that bring your home to life
  • dream kitchens and master baths

 

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When: Thursday, March 8, 2018, 5:30-7:30 PM

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Séura TVs for Indoors and Outside

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Not all mirror televisions are alike – Séura TV Mirrors are unique! Their vanishing televisions are awe-inspiring. Séura uses an innovative glass that resembles traditional silver mirror more closely than any of their previous models when the display is turned off, but permits ultra-high definition video to shine through while the display is operating. The result is a true-to-life reflection when turned off and a more vivid video quality when the TV is on. Every Séura  is designed and built to order to complement your home. 

TV Mirror Features:

  • Vanishing Technology: Elegance is instant. Vanishing glass is designed to provide excellent mirror reflectivity while making it possible for a television to completely disappear when turned off.
  • Customization: Unique design configuration options include mirror size, TV screen size, designer frames and other custom offerings.
  • Ultra High Definition: 4k UHD picture clarity four times the resolution of regular TVs at the moment.

Vanishing Vanity Mirrors

If you like to get your news first thing in the morning while you shave or put on make-up, check out this Seura Vanishing Vanity TV Mirror. Not only do we love it, but so does the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Chicago because they put one in every guest suite bathroom!

Outdoor Entertainment

We highly recommend Séura’s outdoor line of televisions – the Storm and Storm Ultra Bright Splash (pictured below). Elegant design meets best-in-class video performance in all weather conditions. And that means a lot here in New England! From rooftop decks to patios to poolside, Séura Outdoor TVs enhance beautifully designed spaces and bring people together.

Come see the Séura TV Mirror in AVD’s new interactive Home Technology Design Center! Call 617-965-4600 for an appointment.

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AVD Wins 2018 Gold EM NARI CotY Award

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Audio Video Design won a 2018 Gold EM NARI CotY Award for Residential Specialty Interior for their Penthouse Perspective project. The Evening of Excellence for the 2018 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards was held at the Clarke Showroom in Milford on March 28, 2018.

A two-career couple with a young family benefits from automation to make their home run smoothly. With a control system tying all of the electronics together, the net result is a smart home that needs minimal intervention to operate multiple TVs and distributed music, security, HVAC, lighting and shade control. Audio Video Design provided the latest technology to make living in a luxury building comfortable, safe and fun.

Photography by Greg Premru; Interior Design by Spring Hill Designs; Builder: Sea-Dar Construction (original work done by Woodmeister Master Builders).

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AVD Receives the 2018 Prism Award Gold Winner

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We are proud to announce that Audio Video Design received the 2018 Prism Award Gold Winner for Smart Home Technology.

“The PRISM Awards recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of builders, developers, project owners, architects, land planners, marketing/advertising firms, interior designers, remodelers, and other professionals in the home building industry. Winning a PRISM Award is a sign of excellence and recognition of superior achievement.”

– The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB)

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